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NATION
Polyamory activists cause discomfort in Unitarians' big tent
Many committed Unitarians wish that polyamory activists would just sit down and be quiet.
(, The Washington Post)

GOP leaders, gay marriage and the arc of history
It's been a big couple of weeks for the country's political leaders and the issue of gay marriage.
( by Jena McGregor , The Washington Post)

Harvard upsets New Mexico, wins its first NCAA tournament game
The result waspredicted by 5.6 percent of the 8.15 million entries in ESPN.com's Tournament Challenge.
( by Erik Matuszewski and Nataliya Nedzhvetskaya Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)

Why fifth graders have rights too
OPINION | To what extent are students free to exercise their inherent rights in public schools?
( by Charles C. Haynes , The Washington Post)

The faith Obama will find in Bethlehem
The little town has a big impact on world religion.
( by Dale Hanson Bourke , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
It's springtime in Washington, butthe weather still feels wintry
It was only 28 degrees at Reagan National Airport on Friday morning.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Bright flash across evening sky widely hailed in D.C. area
What appeared to be a big, bright meteor streaked across the skies Friday night.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

Washington area religion events
Concerts, Easter events, Photographic exhibit on the 2011 Earthquake, Labyrinth walk
(, The Washington Post)

Cherry Blossom Festival highlights
A daily listing of Cherry Blossom events throughout the festival.
(, The Washington Post)

Baker's frustration with school board has been increasing for years
Pr. George's leader is betting a takeover will endear him to voters, retain residents, attract investment.
( by Paul Schwartzman and Ovetta Wiggins , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
National Digest: Antiabortion issue to be on ballot; airport sign kills boy
A roundup of news from around the country.
(, The Washington Post)

National park in Maryland to honor Harriet Tubman
Obama is expected to designate abolitionist's memorial, four other sites.
( by Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)

In Jordan, Obama expresses concern over widening Syrian conflict
Stopping there after a visit to Israel, the president shows support for Jordan's King Abdullah II.
( by Scott Wilson , The Washington Post)

Cuccinelli: Va.'s bills on Medicaid, road funding are unconstitutional
The attorney general's opinions are only advisory, but a Republican delegate says he'll fight legislation.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

Obama withdraws nomination of Caitlin Halligan to D.C. Circuit
New York lawyer requested withdrawal after GOP blocked a vote on her nomination for second time.
( by Rachel Weiner , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
D.C. wellness calendar, March 28-April 4
Health and fitness events and meetings in the coming week.
(, The Washington Post)

Ask Amy: For bar mitzvah, open heart to latecomers
A mom is saddened that some guests will miss the ceremony but plan to come to the meal.
(, The Washington Post)

Dealing with a bad boss
A letter writer wants to know how to stay sane while searching for a new job.
(, The Washington Post)

TV highlights: 26th Annual Kids' Choice Awards, Sunday talk shows
What to watch the March 23-24 weekend.
(, The Washington Post)

How do you organize your kitchen?
Submit a photo of your kitchen storage solutions for an upcoming story in Local Living.
(, The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Senate passes first budget in four years
The plan calls for nearly $1 trillion in new taxes over the next decade and sets the stage for talks with Republican-controlled House.
( by Lori Montgomery , The Washington Post)

Senate closes in on first budget in four years
Democrats hoped to vote on a symbolic budget, setting up a conference with the House GOP.
( by Lori Montgomery , The Washington Post)

Financial digest
News and updates about the economy and business.
(, The Washington Post)

FCC chairman announces resignation
The agency has been working with a third party to redo Julius Genachowski's Wikipedia page.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

Cyprus nears deal on E.U. bailout, U-turn on levy
The euro zone will meet Sunday in Brussels, in a strong sign that they believe a solution is near.
( by Michele Kambas and Karolina Tagaris , Reuters)

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SPORTS
Wizards nip Lakers in L.A.
John Wall has 24 points and a career-high 16 assists and L.A. native Trevor Ariza scores 25 as shorthanded Washington wins in Los Angeles.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)

TV and radio listings: March 23

(, The Washington Post)

Nationals Journal: Stephen Strasburg shakes off a scare

(, The Washington Post)

Aroldis Chapman stays in the Reds' bullpen

( Associated Press , The Washington Post)

U.S. defeats Costa Rica in blizzard
In a World Cup qualifier outside Denver, Clint Dempsey scores in the 16th minute for a 1-0 victory.
( by Steven Goff , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
FCC chairman announces resignation
The agency has been working with a third party to redo Julius Genachowski's Wikipedia page.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

ATMs that dispense cash for phones raise robbery concerns
Machines offer quick cash for used cellphones — an opportunity that D.C. police say drives robberies.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

Is Google also working on a smartwatch?
With Apple and Samsung reportedly working on next-generation smartwatches, it was only a matter of time until we heard that Google was too.
( by Devindra Hardawar | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

Apple does the two-step: new layer of security added to Apple ID, iCloud
Apple is giving its users more security over their Apple accounts and remotely stored data.
( by Erica Ogg | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)

Where the money is in cleantech: oil and gas
An idea that would have seemed blasphemous five years ago is coming into vogue for the battered cleantech sector.
( by Ucilia Wang | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com)

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WORLD
Lebanon's prime minister steps down amid political dispute with Hezbollah
Najib Mikati's government falls as pressure on Lebanon from conflict in neighboring Syria increases.
( by Babak Dehghanpisheh , The Washington Post)

Pakistan's Pervez Musharraf vows to end self exile in bid to regain power
A return for the former Pakistani president? Unlikely, even his supporters say.
( by Richard Leiby in ISLAMABAD, Pakistan , The Washington Post)

E.U. edges toward sending heavy weaponry to Syrian rebels
Weapons could tip the balance in Syria's fighting, but some E.U. leaders worry about who to arm
( by Michael Birnbaum , The Washington Post)

Obama brokers Israel-Turkey detente
U.S. president steers Israeli prime minister to apologize to Turkish leader for deadly May 2010 raid on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.
( by Joel Greenberg and Scott Wilson , The Washington Post)

Chinese ration license plates in effort to curb traffic congestion, air pollution
With rationing, a Shanghai plate costs far more than a cheap car, yet roads remain clogged.
( by Patti Waldmeir | Financial Times , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
Cutting out the junk food

(, The Washington Post)

Dump the Silver Spring Transit Center

(, The Washington Post)

A welcome crackdown on D.C. red-light runners

(, The Washington Post)

What we mean to say with marriage

(, The Washington Post)

A record of progress on contract competition

(, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Carolyn Hax Live: Advice columnist tackles your problems (Friday, March 29)
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax takes your questions and tackles your problems.
(, vForum)

Carolyn Hax Live: Advice columnist tackles your problems (Friday, March 22)
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax took your questions and tackled your problems.
(, vForum)

Real Wheels Live
Live online discussion with Real Wheels columnist Warren Brown about car-buying and the auto industry.
(, vForum)

The Fix Live
The Fix's Chris Cillizza discusses the latest in political news.
(, vForum)

The Fix Live
The Fix's Chris Cillizza discusses the latest in political news.
(, vForum)

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